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Prairie State grad Cahron Cross of Homewood said yes to whatever came his way. His way now leads him to Stanford University in the fall.
Orland Park police are searching for two men who claimed to be federal agents in a shooting Saturday night. No one was injured.
Get your laughs on at The Black Greek Comedy Show at the Matteson Holiday Inn Aug. 17.
It'll be a hot one, but the party will sizzle no matter what at the Downtown Tinley Block Party Sunday.
The Taste of Orland Park is set for Aug. 2 to 4. Lip sync, car show, talent show, concerts — this fest has it all.
Two people were shot overnight outside The Linger Martini Bar in Oak Forest.
The Orland Park Police Department will hold a National Night Out Celebration at the Orland Park Village Center August 6.
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia holds its annual Dianne Masters Cup Charity Golf Outing at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Aug. 13.
The Orland Fire Protection District beat back an antitrust lawsuit by an alarm company that wanted to force it to use multiple contractors.
Jason Akai was indicted on 23 criminal felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under 13 and of child pornography.
The ADL's 'State Of Hate' talk is intended to be a kick-off to larger diversity and inclusion efforts in Flossmoor, village officials said.
This week's ICE raids have left questions and rising tensions in their wake. Here's what you need to know about Illinois immigration laws.
Members of the One Tinley Park party help residents appeal their property tax assessments — for free.
There will be raffles, face painting and free school supplies at the Chicago Heights Park District's Back To School Extravaganza.
The Village of Homewood Board of Trustees is holding a special board meeting Thursday to discuss redeveloping the Calumet Country Club.
Bloom Township offers a Chicago Heights cooling center ahead of expected heat indexes that could reach 100 degrees this week.
The suspect hit First Secure Bank and may have robbed banks in Oak Forest and Tinley in June. The FBI is offering an award for his arrest.
One man is in jail after a road rage shooting Sunday night in Orland Hills.
Orland Park officials urge residents to check on loved ones during this week's dangerous heatwave. The police station is a cooling center.
Tinley officials are reminding residents about open cooling centers ahead of expected heat indexes that could reach 100 degrees this week.